life safari 10-18-08

Well, good morning and Happy Saturday !!
It is a banner day here in Houston. Cool, clear weather. Just right for being alive.

I am showing off my Precious little one. I took these photos of her soon after I brought her home some years past. Now, when I get out the camera, she gives me a "MO THERRRRR !" back-glance as she flees for the spot under the bed.

I am Grateful and Thankful for/that...

I have a job that I get the weekends off - what a Blessing. I worked many weekends in Retail
to get up early (thanks to my Little Darl'n here) and enjoy the coldness of Fall weather for a good change
I was able to stall Precious for 3 hours this morning. She, well, her stomach is still on my early shift schedule. She started working on waking me to feed her at 4:00 this morning. I was able to sleep until 7:00.
for God's gift of Precious in my life
for meeting Frank later for dinner - Blackened Chicken with Linguine and Chipotle/Alfredo sauce - YUMMY
that I have kept to my prayers and devotions all week - it makes a big difference in my attitude and behavior
God's Grace
thank YOU

life safari 10-17-08

Wow, one more month and I will have 11 (eleven) years sober and clean ! Awesome. One of my favorite photos of Precious, my beloved cat, is what I call "Precious, praying HER Rosary."

I am such a Blessed woman, I can not express the joy and pleasure this little cat has brought to my life in the years we have been together. Thank YOU Lord for allowing me to be at the SPCA at that particular day and moment in time.

Today, I am Grateful and Thankful for/that...

this beautiful cooler weather
to be up and welcome the sun rise this morning
for Precious and her "little cat ways"
to be alive and well
that today is Friday
to have a busy weekend planned. Much socialization-some somber, some joyous
that Precious got us up and awake very early. Now, I will have time for everything today
for a good book to read. It got so scary last night that I had to stop reading it. I didn't want bad dreams
for old friends. For new friends
to be going to my favorite restaurant tomorrow -Spaghetti Western ! (with Frank-one of my favorite people)
for God's Grace
thank YOU

life safari 10-15-08

Good morning ! I can not tell you how good it is to get back to my "regular" work schedule. Many changes have happened because of the drop in hours. I have time for prayer and devotions which give me a sense of well-being and peace. I sleep better, deeper and wake more rested. The ills that I had sought a Doctor's visit for have ceased.

I am Grateful and Thankful...

for the zeal for God returning
a new friend to correspond with through E-mails (Akannie), WELCOME
that it is the middle of the week - Praise God
for this very full picture included here. It tells of Jesus' life
friends and family that fulfill my life and heart
for a bit of rain and thunder this morning
that the sun is shining now
for the very full moon lately. How gorgeous. And man thinks THEY made all of this?
for God's Grace and LOVE
Thank YOU

life safari 10-14-08

Oh boy, I was so busy at work today. I collected $ 164.00 in 5 hours ! Tomorrow is looking like more of the same, perhaps more.

I have a message that I am to have an "outage" in 8 minutes.

Good thing I didn't have anything else to say other than,

Thank YOU Lord for all your awesome Grace and Love !

life safari 10-13-08

Good Morning ! Another Federal Holiday.



It is a beautiful day. I start my new work schedule today and I am more excited than words will express. I am back to my 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm shift. Yes, I will be required to stay with the MS people until 9-9:30 pm on occasion but, that is more preferable than these 8 hours I've been pulling.



I was saddened to hear of an AA acquaintances death. Melody J. I have been told she did not linger or suffer and Praise God for that Blessing ! I will attend her Wake next Sunday.



Akannie has been staying in touch and I just want to acknowledge your presence and your thoughts and prayers as I was going through my suffering Thursday and Friday. Thank you so much, I appreciated reading your comments. God Bless You !



I have not heard from Ungodly Sobriety lately. I hope you are well. Drop me a line when able. I'm thinking about you.



I am going to the 12:15 AA meeting today at Lambda. I have not attended a meeting in a very long time. I look forward to seeing everyone and the empty chair that Melody J used to inhabit will be a reminder of her passing.



I am Grateful and Thankful...



for a wonderful Saturday with friends and loved ones

to get out of Houston and up to the hills Saturday

for getting to Mass Sunday and rest the after that

for a new work schedule where I don't have to set my alarm for 4:30 am any longer

that I don't have to set an alarm at all-even better !

for Precious. My loving and wonderful side-kick. What a gift from God she is

for a good night's sleep

that I don't have to get all crazy about the Presidential elections as some do

for the Love, Grace and Salvation of the Lord

Thank YOU